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    "addressCountry": "Gabon",
    "addressLocality": "Port-Gentil, Ogoou\u00e9-Maritime"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Air Gabon",
    "Royal Air Maroc"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "35 minutes"
    },
    {
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
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      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Port-Gentil, Ogoou\u00e9-Maritime",
  "code": "POG",
  "connection_tips": "Port-Gentil International Airport (POG) is the primary gateway to Gabon's economic and oil hub. Ground transport is efficient; official taxis meet every scheduled arrival from Libreville and reach central hotels in about 10-15 minutes for a fare of roughly 1,000-2,000 XAF. 'Moto-taxis' are also plentiful outside the gates for an even cheaper city link.\n\nA unique connection tip: there are no permanent roads connecting Port-Gentil to the rest of Gabon; air travel or the 'Logov\u00e9' passenger ferry from Libreville (approx. 4-5 hours) are the only reliable links. The terminal is modern and efficient, handling regular flights via AfriJet and regional carriers.\n\nArrive 90 minutes early for domestic departures. Facilities include basic cafes and souvenir shops selling local handicrafts. Ensure you have cash (XAF) for transport Port-Gentil works best when you accept that the airport is the city's main transport door, because the island geography makes road improvisation a poor substitute. The ferry-to-airport relationship is what makes Port-Gentil workable, so planning the air leg without the water leg is usually a mistake. A ferry or city taxi should already be understood, because the island port only works when the water leg is part of the plan from Libreville or the hotel.",
  "country": "Gabon",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Take a moto-taxi for the quickest and most affordable city transfer.",
    "Connect through Libreville (LBV) for all international travel.",
    "The airport is a gateway for world-class deep-sea fishing and surfing.",
    "Check-in is fast; 90 minutes early is more than sufficient.",
    "Try the local Gabonese-style grilled seafood in town after landing."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "POG",
  "icao": "FOOG",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -0.7117,
  "layover_planner_info": "Port-Gentil International Airport (POG) can work for planned transfers, but give yourself more than the bare minimum if checked bags, immigration, or terminal changes are involved. Use this page's published MCTs as the floor: 35 minutes for domestic transfers, 60 minutes for domestic-to-international connections, 75 minutes for international-to-international transfers, 90 minutes when interline support is available. For longer stops in Port-Gentil, Ogoou\u00e9-Maritime, assume terminal amenities may be secondary to the surrounding landside area, and keep backup routing through L\u00e9on-Mba International Airport (LBV) in mind if the day starts to slip.",
  "longitude": 8.7544,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 35,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at Port-Gentil International Airport (POG), start with the operating airline or transfer desk before leaving the secure area, especially if bags are checked through or your itinerary relies on interline handling. This airport publishes a 90-minute interline buffer, so ask staff to confirm whether onward sectors and baggage can be protected on the same journey before you commit to a new ticket. If same-day recovery fails, compare rebooking options via L\u00e9on-Mba International Airport (LBV).",
  "name": "Port-Gentil International Airport",
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  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "LBV",
      "name": "L\u00e9on-Mba International Airport"
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  "terminal_info": "Port-Gentil International Airport (POG) is the second-largest aviation hub in Gabon and serves as the primary gateway to the country's economic capital and significant oil industry. Following a major reconstruction and modernization project, the airport operates from a modern passenger terminal building designed to European standards for high efficiency. It acts as a critical infrastructure link, situated just 2 miles (3 km) from the city center and primarily connecting the region to the national capital hub at Libreville (LBV) via frequent scheduled services by Afrijet.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure provides a variety of contemporary amenities across its unified layout, featuring several high-comfort VIP lounges and dedicated business waiting areas specifically tailored for the regional petroleum sector's workforce. Travelers have access to multiple small caf\u00e9s and snack bars offering local refreshments, alongside retail kiosks selling travel essentials and local souvenirs. The facility is fully air-conditioned and accessible, providing a professional environment for both domestic regional travel and international charter operations.\n\nGround transportation to central Port-Gentil is well-supported by local taxi services located directly outside the terminal exit, providing a quick 10-minute link to the city's main business districts and deep-water port. Travelers are advised that it is standard practice to negotiate taxi fares before departure, as meters are rarely utilized in the region. The airport features secure on-site parking and serves as a vital base for specialized air taxi services and helicopter operations supporting offshore oil platforms in the Ogoou\u00e9-Maritime province.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port-Gentil_International_Airport"
}